This last Friday I attended a workshop in Redding regarding Energy Efficiency and Conservation grants through the US Department of Energy and the California Energy Commission. There are a number of opportunities for rural counties to be leaders in renewable energy production and systems and I believe that the time is right for Trinity County to start moving forward in these areas.
Thankfully there is already funding coming into the county from the Federal Government through the economic stimulus package. The county transportation department has received and continues to receive funding for a number of projects including the much needed repaving of many of our local streets.
The County Sheriff’s Department has applied for funding for additional officers through two separate stimulus fund opportunities.
Other local agencies are also working on stimulus related in many sectors including forestry, energy and infrastructure.
